Happenings

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, hosts story time 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for ages 4 and older. Free and open to the public. At 3 p.m. a program, “Soon Eligible for Medicare? New Options in Medicare” is presented by APPRISE. Those turning 65 in the next 3 to 6 months should attend. APPRISE counselors are trained volunteers who provide free assistance without bias. Local counseling centers are available throughout Montgomery County (www.rsvpmc.org/programs_apprise.php). Information: 610-666-6640.

Wissahickon Valley Public Library, Ambler Branch, 209 Race St., Ambler, hosts programs for children and adults including Miss Michelle’s story time at 4:30 p.m. Information: 215-646-1072 or www.wvpl.org.

William Jeanes Library, 4051 Joshua Road, Lafayette Hill, has Mother Goose Story Time at 10:15 a.m. for children 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 with a caregiver for stories, rhymes and music with Miss Beth. Free, registration required. Tales for Tots for caregivers and their children 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 is at 11:15 a.m. with Miss Linda and her puppet, Lucy. Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Free, registration required. Reading Romp at 1:30 p.m. for preschoolers about 2 to 5 years old is taught by Mrs. Linda Doll. Stories, songs, rhymes followed by a craft. Free; registration required. Movie night features classic Western, “The Searchers” (1956), starring John Wayne, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room with discussion led by local resident and film buff Liz Zietz. Hearty snacks served. Information: 610-828-0441 or www.jeaneslibrary.org.

Forteniters Club will meet at St. Patrick’s Church Hall, DeKalb Street, Norristown, at 5 p.m. for socialization, followed by a dinner and “birthday party” hosted by Womens Progressive League. Information: 610-313-1227.

LeTip, professional referral network, meets Thursday mornings at the Holiday Inn, Fort Washington, to learn more about other members’ businesses and exchange referrals. Information: Greg Sarian at 610-878-8426.

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open AA beginner’s meeting 6 p.m. every Thursday at 818 W. Marshall St., next to Haws Avenue United Methodist Church. All are welcome to open meetings.

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds a closed AA speaker meeting 7:30 p.m. every Thursday at 818 W. Marshall St., next to Haws Avenue United Methodist Church. Closed meetings are for alcoholics only.

Living with HIV and Addiction Support Group meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information, location and directions, call Project Hope at 610-630-2111.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler, Butler Pike and 4 S. Ridge Ave. Information: 610-220-6303.

Nar-Anon support group for families and friends of drug abusers meets 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville. Overeaters Anonymous meets at noon at Conshohocken United Methodist Church, Sixth Avenue and Fayette Street, Conshohocken. Use Sixth Avenue entrance.

Morning STAR Ministries: Christians United Against Addictions, a support group to achieve healing through Christ in their lives and lives of those that are affected by the results of an addictive and compulsive behavior lifestyle, meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Fellowship House, 515 Harry St., Conshohocken. Information and directions: Ted: 484-744-3662 or Page: 215-620-7961.

Dance California dance group meets Fridays (except first Friday of the month) for buffet dinner at 6:45 p.m., beginners’ lesson at 7:30 p.m., intermediate lesson at 8:15 p.m. and dance party from 9 to midnight at Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall. Cost: $12. Information: 610-558-4556.

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open AA 12-Step meeting 6:30 p.m every Friday at 818 W. Marshall St., next to Haws Avenue United Methodist Church. All are welcome to open meetings.

Collegeville Alcoholics Anonymous Group meets at 8:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 532 Main St., Collegeville.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Henderson and Valley Forge roads, King of Prussia. Information: 215-923-7900.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

The 20th Annual West Conshohocken Community Day will be held at Keith MacKenzie Park, Bullock Avenue and Church Street, from noon until 4 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, same time. Free shuttle bus will pick up and drop off people from around town (flag the shuttle down) and from the free Park & Ride lot on Matson Ford Road. Highlights include: DeSTOLFO’S Tae Kwon Do Demonstration at 2 p.m.; caricature artist, 12:30 to 4 p.m.; pony rides, 1 to 3 p.m. All-day events include: moon bounce/slide, food and baked goods table and DJ music provided by Jim from “In the Mix DJs.” Scheduled visits from the West Conshohocken Police Department, George Clay Fire Company and Narberth Ambulance & Penn Star. MacKenzie Park Kid’s T-shirt contest winners announced at 1 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

Spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m., dine in or take out at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 3025 Church Road, Lafayette Hill. Fundraiser for social ministries. Free-will offering,

Annual Cavalcade of Bands hosted by the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Marching Colonials will be held from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at 201 E. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting. The event features 11 local marching bands in competition: Upper Dublin, Upper Darby, Wissahickon, Bensalem, PennWood, Methacton, Ridley, Cheltenham, Archbishop Ryan, Perkiomen Valley, and Egg Harbor. The PW Marching Colonials will perform in exhibition and will be welcoming back members of the 1987 Drum Line for a 25th anniversary tribute. Tickets: $10/adults; $7, seniors and children. Refreshments available. Information: Joanne Walker, jwalker.pwband@gmail.com or call 610-834-3847.

Third Annual Car Show hosted by Lincoln Fire Co. and Spring Mill Fire Co. will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Spring Mill Fire Co., 1210 E. Hector St., Conshohocken. Registration opens at 10 a.m. Cost is $15 per vehicle ($10 per vehicle with pre-registration). All proceeds go to the fire companies. Rain date is Sunday. Cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. There will be food, music and fun. Information: 610-825-1164 or visit www.springmillfire.com.

Comedy show featuring Joe Conklin and friends, benefiting Officer Brad Fox’s Family, will be presented at IBEW Local 380, 3900 Ridge Pike, Collegeville, at 7 p.m. There will be four hours of DJ music, food and soft drinks. BYOB is welcome. Tickets: $30, available online at www.lowerprovidencepoliceassociation.com. All proceeds go to Fox’s family.

Pasta dinner buffet hosted by St. Francis of Assisi Parish will be held from 4 to 8:30 p.m. in the school gym on Buttonwood and Oak streets in Norristown. Bring your own wine. Take out orders available. Music provided by Jerry Trecroce. Tickets, $10, adults and $5, children up to age 12(under 3 are free), available at the rectory. Tickets also sold at the door.

Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, hosts an early morning bird walk from 7 to 9 a.m.; free to public; bring binoculars and bird identification field guide. A special event, “Tah-Ko-King” will be presented in the Lenape Village from noon to 4 p.m. today and Sunday. Fee is $5 per person. Along with tours of the village, there will be games, crafts, food and more. A Native American folk concert with Spirit Wing will be presented at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10, advance; $15, at the door. Information/reservations: 215-357-4005, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org or email churchvillenaturecenter@co.bucks.pa.us.

Deadline to reserve a space with a table for $25 or a space with your own table for $20 is today, for the Ascension Church UCC Fall Flea Market to be held Oct. 13 at 1700 W. Main St., Jeffersonville, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (set up at 7 a.m.). After today, spaces will cost $30 with a table and $25 for those who bring a table. Information: 610-539-1693 (church office).

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time at 10:30 a.m. for infants to 3-year-olds, and at 11:15 a.m. for children 4 years and older. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

Thrift Shop of the Reformed Church of the Ascension, 1700 W. Main St., Jeffersonville, is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. There is a large selection of clothing for the entire family, household items, books, tapes, movies and more. Donations of clean and usable clothing and household items accepted during shop hours.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Debtors Anonymous meets 8 to 9:15 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1333 Old Welsh Road (Route 63), Huntingdon Valley. This is a 12-step program for people with money problems and debt. Directions and information: Alan at 215-239-5152.

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds a closed AA speaker meeting 11 a.m. every Saturday at 818 W. Marshall St., next to Haws Avenue United Methodist Church. Closed meetings are for alchoholics only.

Double Trouble, a support group for those personally affected by mental health issues and drug and alcohol, meets 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Friends Connection of Montgomery County, 700 E. Main St., Norristown. Wheelchair accessible. Information: 610-292-9922.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily and noon Monday through Friday at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia.

Gulph United Church of Christ, 100 W. Matsonford Road (at Old Gulph Road), Gulph Mills, will conduct a Blessing of the Animals Service at 3 p.m. on the side lawn of the church. All are invited. For questions or directions call 610-525-6593. All animalsmust be restrained by their owners. Event will occur rain or shine

Polka dance at the TK Club, E. Hector and Apple streets, Conshohocken, from 3 to 7 p.m., with music by The Shoreliners. Admission includes a meal. Information: 610-828-9352.

Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, hosts a special event, “Tah-Ko-King,” in the Lenape Village from noon to 4 p.m. Fee is $5 per person. Along with tours of the village, there will be games, crafts, food and more. A turkey dinner with Native Americans will be held at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, if still available. Seating is limited. Information/reservations: 215-357-4005, www.churchvillenaturecenter.org or email churchvillenaturecenter@co.bucks.pa.us.

ORGANIZATIONS

Deaf and Hard of Hearing snack potluck social will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at Franconia Park Pavillion on Allentown Road, near Earl Bowl in Franconia. Bring a snack and drink to share. Information: 610-323-2365 (voice only).